NARROWS TO FIELDS – 113 Miles

Section 2 starts eastward from Narrows on pavement, then gravel, and then heads south through some truly exciting dirt roads, including an optional advanced section. You’ll eventually get to a wide gravel road where you’ll turn right and head south toward the Alvord Desert.

After a long but fast stretch of riding straight gravel roads, consider a stop at Alvord Hot Springs where you can take a dip in the hot springs and get refreshments. The hot springs property is privately owned and has camp spots and bunkhouses if you want to stay overnight. Just beyond the hot springs you’ll find a couple ways to get out onto the playa including the Frog Spring Alvord Desert Access. The playa is a wide flat dry lake bed that provides a unique riding experience like the Bonneville Salt Flats. While on the playa look up to the summit of Steens Mountain that’s almost 5000 feet above you.

After your time in the Alvord Desert, ride another 23 miles of wide gravel and pavement back to Fields to complete the BDR-X.